The Villainess Epilogue (Under-Editing)

Chapter 18

HELP FROM A PROFESSIONAL

Zabrina's Pov

I've been very busy harnessing and controling my magic core. And since I opened my business, my products have become the best selling throughout the capital. Though I wonder If my father knows about the current situation of my career 'cause I haven't seen him for a long time.

"Milady, the things you ordered is already outside" wika ni Lorine mula sa labas ng jewelry shop. Nagpaalam muna ako sa mga kausap na mga nobles at lumapit kay Lorine.

The nobles that I am talking about are the ones who are interested in investing in my business. So I let them see and observe my products. Though I wonder If any of them would try to copy my products. But you know, original can't be copied.

"Excuse me? Are you Lady Estella?" asked by the man who delivered my order. I nod at him and so may inabot siya sa aking papel. Oh it's the receipt. Pinirmahan ko ito at pinasok naman nila sa loob ang mga kahon.

Nagpasalamat muna ako sa kanila bago sila umalis. Pagkatapos ay pinaalis ko din muna ang mga nobles na nagsipuntahan dito since kanina pa sila nandito. I know it's kinda rude but I can't let them see this one. It's a special product.

There's a letter inside the box when I opened it.

'From Steven Loudenbergh'

'Good morning princess estella, this is the ores and stones you ask me to gather, as you said it is the Lanuea stone that can only be found in Lana Mountain and the Dire stone from Lewha Mountain'

I smiled and checked on the stones to see if it's right. If you'd ask, Sir Steven is one of my business partners, he sends me these stones that I need in my every products.

I read a lot of books about magic stones and it's uses. The idea occurred to me when I was looking for books about dark magic. So I happen to think about a product that can be made of magic stones and so I decided to start this business.

(Author: nakalimutan kong ilagay sa umpisa yung history ng business ni Estella kasi masyado akong nafocus sa dark magic and sa love life niya nyahahah)

Lanuea stone is a magic stone used for teleportation while Dire Stone is used for protection. This will be a part of my next products. If you're thinking who might be the one creating my products well it's no other than Lorine.

I just found out that her father was a famous blacksmith and her mother was a famous designer so I hired them in an instant. I didn't mean to use her it's just a coincidence. Plus she refused when I ask if she can work here. But I'm still looking for someone else who can create these jewels with them.

*cling*cling

Napatingin ako sa may pintuan nang bumukas ito. I closed the boxes and looked at the person who entered my store. I see that he has a muscular physique so I think that it was a man. Nang tuluyan na itong pumasok ay nakita ko na ang itsura nito. He has long silver hair, bloody eyes, white complexion and he has a perfect face. Who is he?

"Is this the Jewel Shop that my cousin keeps investing on?" tanong nito. Huh? Who is he talking to---wait. His bloody eyes makes me remember of someone, don't tell me....

He is Narzicus Cousin?

"Excuse me Sir, what may we help you" nakita kong lumapit si Lorine dito at nakita kong napatitig ito dito. Well who wouldn't with a face like that.

As far as I remember, his name is Leonard Recuerdo, a duke from the west and I heard he is mostly staying inside his palace creating 'things' for the kingdom. Because he is also a magician, creation is his specific ability.

"It's an honor to have your appearance in my store Duke Leonard" wika ko dito at nagbow Ng slight. After that, I look up at him and I saw him observing me...

"Tss, I am here because my cousin asked me to be here" wika nito at nagsimula nang maglakad lakad sa loob ng jewelry shop. I'm glad that my shop is still close at this time of the day because for sure this will have a big impact on my business.

Just what is Narzicus thinking about sending his cousin in here?

"Is your store really for nobles? I see that the products are half assed quality. I can tell, did you use magic stones in them? And that box over there I can smell the scent of magic ores in it" mahabang litanya nito. Samantala ako naman ay hindi makapaniwala. He can tell it with just the smell? I wryly smiled at him and nodded my head.

"You're correct mister, I am using magic stones in my products" wika ko dito. Napansin ko na inobserbahan ako nito habang sinasabi ko iyon. Is he expecting me to say something else?

"That's a great idea coming from an 18 year old girl" wika nito at umupo sa isa sa mga sofa sa isang gilid. Hindi ko maiwasan ang mapataas Ang isang kilay ko. Sa loob loob ko ay gusto ko na siyang palayasin but I can't just do that.

"As you can see, if you're not refining the stones correctly with the right process, the product will be less than a B ranked" dagdag pa nito. Napatingin ako kay Lorine and she is just looking down on the floor.

Napatungo ako at napalabi. I'm confused now, Is it too early for me to start a business? Is my decision wrong? Did my plans didn't work at all? I can say that I'm just a newbie in the world of business and if it's not because of Narzicus---

"Stop doing that" napatingin ako sa nagsalita nang sabihin niya iyon. "Your lips will bleed" si duke Leonard. Ngayon ko lang napansin na kagat kagat ko na pala ang labi ko. I'm feeling quite anxious.

I heard him sigh. Tumayo ito at lumapit sa akin at tinapik ang balikat ko.

"I heard from Narzicus that you already learned magic, then I decided that I'm going to teach you how to refine these magic stones, CORRECTLY, so close your shop for today" wika nito at naglakad papasok sa gawaan ng alahas. What???

Kaya agad naman akong sumunod dito at hindi na nagsalita. What can I do in this situation. I sigh and look infront of me again. He said Narzicus ask him to go here. Did Narzicus think of my business as a bunch of trash too?

Well ofcourse who would want to waste his money? Maybe he sent his cousin here to make sure that I will do great in my business, right? I didn't know that he was trying to control me this whole time.

I don't want to overthink. And I can't stop myself from trusting him more because of what he is doing for me...

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Plagiarism is a crime!

Meron tayong bagong character nyahahha🤭